We offer hot fresh coffee for the audience during the interval. We are very proud of the quality of our coffee – the Warwick Blend – which has been specially created for the Loft by the Cotswold Coffee Company. After the initial coffee service, and if we have enough coffee left over, we offer a free second cup for anyone who wants it.

How it works

The coffee service is provided by a wonderful team of volunteers but we are always seeking new recruits. You arrive at 7.15pm and are generally done and dusted by 9.30pm. That said, it’s hard work while you are there: the two members on the coffee team each night have to make the coffee and set out cups, then deal with the rush at the interval when the audience crowds out into the coffee lounge. After that there are second helpings, followed by collecting the dirty cups and the washing-up.

Commitment and reward

As detailed above, the commitment in time is not huge. You only have to do coffee once per production – and there are only nine productions a year – only nine evenings to give up in a whole year! We try to show our gratitude every year by having a little get-together with top-class nibbles – and a drink on the house. Joining the coffee team is a great way to get to know the other members and become known around the theatre which can help you if you are interested in working in the other departments too.

What to do next

For more information and to find out how to get involved in the coffee team, contact Anne Wood.

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